LARGEST TRUCK WORKSHOP

Gulftainer announces 1,000-truck deal; major automotive logistics park

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

The company has signed three-way deal with United Al Saqer Heavy Equipment to expand distribution capacity and strengthen logistics network in the UAE and GCC

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THREE MORE SHIPS DAMAGED

Oil surges towards $100 as fresh tanker attacks threaten Hormuz shipping

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Crude rebounds after election-driven sell-off as Iran reports three more vessels damaged; attacks on Gulf shipping continue at near-record pace

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TOUGHER RULES SEEN

AI stock rout wipes trillions off global markets after Democrats' election sweep

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Technology shares lead worldwide sell-off as investors fear tighter regulation and a slowdown in data centre construction; Asian chipmakers suffer heavy losses

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240,000 ATTENDEES FROM 170 COUNTRIES

ADIPEC 2026 closes with record $67bn in energy agreements

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 ended on a solid note with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated $67 billion being sealed over four days, up 26.4% over 2025. The mega energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, thus reinforcing its position as a global meeting point for the energy sector.

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.

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Top This Week

Emaar’s 9-month net profit before tax up 18% to $5.4bn

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Emaar Properties reported a revenue of AED37.5 billion ($10.2 billion), up 13% year-on-year, EBITDA of AED19.7 billion ($5.4 billion), up 19%, and net profit before tax of AED19.8 billion ($5.4 billion), up 18%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Engie secures financial close for two Oman CCGT power plants

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

French energy giant Engie has announced the financial close for Barka 3 and Sohar 2 - two key combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants located in Oman. The refinancing follows 15-year extensions of both plants’ power purchase agreements (PPAs) earlier this year, which secure their operations until 2043.

CSCEC breaks ground on $3.3bn Kuwait wastewater treatment plant

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East has announced that it has broken ground on the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant Project being implemented at a total cost of KD998 million ($3.3 billion) in Kuwait city. On completion, it will be the country’s largest wastewater treatment plant.

KBR wins engineering design contract for major Iraq gas capture project

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

KBR, a leading provider of technology and engineering solutions, has been awarded a major contract to provide detailed engineering design services for Basrah Gas Company’s West Qurna-1 Low-Pressure Gas Capture Project in Iraq. The project is being delivered by AKT Oil Services under its engineering, procurement and construction contract with BGC.

Bahrain's Gateway Gulf 2026 unveils $22.3bn deals

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Bahrain's Gateway Gulf 2026 unveiled $22.3 billion in strategic announcements, partnerships, and deals during its fourth edition this week.

Clean electricity accounts for 46% of Abu Dhabi's power generation

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Renewable and clean electricity generation sources now account for almost 46 per cent of Abu Dhabi's total power generation, up from under 5 per cent in 2020, according to an EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) report.

Trump faces pressure to rein in Iran war after Republican defeat

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

Democratic control of Congress could constrain military options, while Gulf diplomacy and Chinese mediation offer a possible route to a settlement. But conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran, and the risk of either side seeking a face-saving military victory, keep the region on edge.

PIF raises $3bn credit facilities to boost procurement from Italian suppliers

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced that it has raised $3 billion-equivalent in dual-tranche credit facilities guaranteed by SACE, Italy’s export credit agency. The transaction will further expand trade and create new cooperation opportunities within PIF’s ecosystem to procure goods and services from Italian suppliers.

Big 5 Global to spotlight construction procurement, supply chain solutions

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Big 5 Global returns to Dubai this month, bringing together over 1,800 exhibitors from 60 countries as the construction industry across the Mideast, Africa and South Asia looks to boost procurement efficiency, supply chains and adopt technologies that support project delivery, said the organisers.

DP World expands free eyecare to 12,000 drivers in India

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

DP World’s Shipping Solutions AMEA business, is expanding its partnership with VisionSpring Foundation to provide f...

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